Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i is slowly emerging as a favourite for the 2022 presidential elections.
His no-nonsense demeanour and ability to make bold but difficult decisions have made him appear as a straight forward and hardworking CS in the eyes of the mwananchi.
It is not unusual to meet social media users on Facebook who promises Matiang’i votes in 2022 if he runs for the top seat.
The raging fake gold scandal debate is a pointer to how Kenyans view Matiang’i.
Despite the fact that his name was mentioned, any move to paint him as corrupt and unfit for office has been met with hostility from Kenyans across the political divide.
This tells one that Kenyans believe the son of Gusii is like Ceaser’s wife – above suspicion and beyond reproach!
On Friday, May 24 while attending a burial in Kisii, Raila stood up those accusing Matiang’i of being part of the fake gold cartel. In politics, that action by Raila means much.
As Raila and President Uhuru Kenyatta remain quiet over the 2022 politics, could it be they will rally behind Matiang’i?
Uhuru once said that his choice for 2022 will shock many, could it be he is planning to groom Matiang’i to take over?
If President Uhuru, opposition chief Raila Odinga and Wiper’s Kalonzo Musyoka decide to back Matiang’i in 2022, he will hand Deputy President William Ruto a humiliating defeat.
Ruto is currently perceived front runner for the 2022 race but with cracks in Jubilee, anything can happen.
As they say, two weeks in politics is a long time!